A Cuban TikTok personality known as 'Miguel y las gallinas' has sent a straightforward message to Donald Trump directly from the island. With the characteristic cheek and humor that only Cubans can deliver, he warns that if the former U.S. President doesn't come to Cuba, Miguel himself will go after him.
In a 43-second clip shared last Saturday, Miguel addresses Trump in a streetwise English, surrounded by chickens: "Trump, if you don't come, I'll find you. Don't think that just because time passes, you're forgotten. No one here has forgotten you, and everyone is on high alert." This cheerful warning highlights the mood on the island.
"Everyone is eagerly waiting for the day," Miguel concludes, before offering a uniquely Cuban philosophical insight: "These people see what the roosters know. The roosters know, eh. Enough already, don't forget, I have to go after many."
This video is not an isolated case. Since January 2026, when Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces in Venezuela, Cubans have humorously speculated whether Cuba might be "next." This sparked a wave of viral TikTok clips where Cubans both inside and outside the island address Trump with a blend of pleading, sarcasm, and humor.
The TikToker @___eli85 was among the first to go viral, telling Trump, "Don't delay, coward, I'm waiting for you in Havana." Meanwhile, comedian Sergio Barrios, known as 'El Explotao,' had a serious chat with a wax figure of Trump, urging him to capture Díaz-Canel for "hidden oil." Comedian Javier Berridy parodied a phone call between Raúl Castro and Trump that garnered millions of views.
Humor Amid Hardship
The humor is fueled by Cuba's severe energy and food crisis, characterized by power outages lasting over twenty hours a day, and shortages of food and medicine, leading to social unrest. With the fall of Maduro, Díaz-Canel's government lost access to Venezuelan oil and confirmed in March that it began talks with the Trump administration to find solutions.
On the same day Miguel released his video, Trump stated at the FII Summit in Miami that "Cuba will be next once Middle East conflicts are resolved," although he requested media outlets to ignore his remark. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking from Paris, was more direct: "The economy needs to change, and it can't without changing the government system."
The name 'Miguel y las gallinas' inadvertently adds another layer of irony: chickens are exceedingly rare in 2026 Cuba, making his profile a small snapshot of the island's reality. On Monday, Trump predicted the Cuban regime's collapse and assured that the U.S. would be there to "lend a hand," promising more fodder for future videos.
FAQs on Cuba's Current Situation and U.S. Relations
What sparked the wave of viral TikTok videos from Cubans addressing Trump?
The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in Venezuela in January 2026 led Cubans to humorously speculate if Cuba would be next, sparking a series of viral TikTok videos.
What challenges is Cuba currently facing?
Cuba is experiencing a severe energy and food crisis, with frequent power outages and shortages of essential goods, leading to social unrest.
What has the U.S. government said about Cuba's future?
Former President Trump predicted the collapse of the Cuban regime and assured that the U.S. would assist in the aftermath, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for systemic change in Cuba's government.